Who is Champai Soren? New Chief Minister Who Replaced Hemant Soren

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on January 31 resigned ahead of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and MLAs supporting the Soren government elected senior cabinet minister Champai Soren as the leader of the legislative party.

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Here are five facts about the new chief minister of Jharkhand, Champai Soren.

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He actively participated in the Jharkhand movement in the late 90s along with Shibu Soren, and gained fame as the 'Jharkhand Tiger.'

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He started his political career by becoming an independent MLA through a by-election on the Saraikela seat.

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Champai Soren was appointed cabinet minister in the BJP government led by Arjun Munda.

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He served as a minister from September 11, 2010, to January 18, 2013.

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In Hemant Soren's government, Champai Soren became the Minister of Food and Civil Supplies and Transport.

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